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I respect those who follow the extreme path - whatever that path may be. It is exceptionally difficult to follow such roads, and it is unfortunate that in reality few actually adhere to ethical codes such as the way of the Samurai (historically actual samurai were very corrupt) - but I respect the fellow autists who do follow such codes anyways.

In reality, most must be held to honor by the tip of a blade or the barrel of a gun; without the threat of violence to hold them together they themselves become violent monsters. Very few can actually uphold themselves to a higher standard without some kind of threat hanging overhead. An invisible god, the police, the government, the possibility of excommunication from your community - there are always threats keeping people in line. But I respect those who need no constant surveillance or supervision to conduct themselves with some sense of honor - whether that's for aims I agree with or not, I always have respect for real ones.

I myself adhere to a code, but mine allows for more flexibility than the code poor Ghost Dog followed. The guy is a total sperg in the movie, but he's very honorable and disciplined, and I respect that. It is the code that gives power to an individual, and it is through deviating from it that disaster finds you.